Overtime Ramadan Pay in UAE: All You Need to Know

Overtime Ramadan Pay in UAE: All You Need to Know

If you're working in the UAE's private sector, and you're wondering whether you're eligible for an overtime Ramadan pay, then we have the answer for you.

As per the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (the ‘MOHRE’)'s rules, the hours of working for private sector is reduced by two hours during the holy month of Ramadan. In addition, Article 15 (2) of the Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on Employment Relations states that "Normal working hours shall be reduced by (2) two hours during the holy month of Ramadan."

However, businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals may require staff to work longer hours. So the question in such cases is: Are these employees eligible for an overtime pay?